Castries

Location: Pointe Séraphine, Castries, Saint Lucia
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The Alliance Française is geared at transmitting the French language and promoting cultural diversity. The Alliance Française de Sainte-Lucie offers French classes from beginner to advance level to any public. Organizes cultural events, fosters cultural exchanges and promotes St. Lucia's artists — through exhibitions, concerts, and collaborating on festivals...


Marketing blurb for St. Lucia found on internet: The geographic position of St. Lucia, coupled with its modern port facilities at Castries allow for the easy accommodation of up to five cruise ships. Arrival of over 500 calls in 1997, bringing over 300,000 visitors to our shores, a number which is expected to increase during the next ( 1998 / 1999) season. Cruise passengers can now disembark at the recently expanded duty free complex of Pointe Seraphine to an international array of retail outlets. Pointe Seraphine,named after the French family that originally owned the land, leather goods, tropical fashions and handicrafts and jewelry.

The Pyramid Alliance Française Building, Pointe Séraphine, Castries, Saint Lucia

St. Lucia is in the Caribbean, south of Martinique and Puerto Rico.

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